What is allama iqbal's and Mirza Ghalib perspective on intuition?


Elaborate perspectives on intuition from two literary giants!


Allama Iqbal:


Iqbal, a Pakistani philosopher-poet, viewed intuition as a vital faculty for accessing deeper truths and spiritual realities. He believed:


1. Intuition is a direct experience: Iqbal considered intuition a direct, unmediated experience of reality, bypassing rational intellect.

2. Connection to the divine: He saw intuition as a means to connect with the divine, allowing individuals to access higher states of consciousness.

3. Inner guidance: Iqbal believed intuition serves as an inner guide, helping individuals navigate life's challenges and make decisions aligned with their purpose.

4. Complement to reason: He saw intuition as complementary to reason, providing a more holistic understanding of reality.


Mirza Ghalib:


Ghalib, an Indian poet, had a more nuanced and mystical view of intuition:


1. Intuition as a whisper: Ghalib often described intuition as a subtle whisper or hint (ishara) from the unknown.

2. Inner knowing: He believed intuition is an inner knowing or recognition (tawajjuh) that transcends rational understanding.

3. Love and intuition: Ghalib saw love (ishq) as a catalyst for intuition, allowing individuals to access deeper truths and spiritual realities.

4. Mystery and paradox: He embraced the mysterious and paradoxical nature of intuition, acknowledging its complexity and elusiveness.


Both Iqbal and Ghalib valued intuition as a means to access deeper truths, spiritual realities, and inner guidance. However, Iqbal's perspective is more philosophical and systematic, while Ghalib's is more poetic and mystical.

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